Ukraine says first day of peace talks with Russia ‘productive’

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Stephen QuillenFebruary 4, 2026 at 11:52 PM

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Ukrainian and Russian officials concluded the first day of US-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, with Kyiv's chief negotiator calling them "substantive and productive." Despite ongoing Russian attacks in Ukraine, including one that killed seven at a market, discussions are set to continue into a second day. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for concrete results from the talks, anticipating a prisoner exchange soon. While the Kremlin stated that the "doors for a peaceful settlement are open," Moscow will continue its military assault until Kyiv agrees to its demands. The negotiations, mediated by the United States, aim to find practical solutions to end the nearly four-year war.

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Diana Davityan 40% United States 40% Abu Dhabi 50% Kremlin 50% Kyiv ×370% Rustem Umerov ×270% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×280% Russia ×290% Ukraine ×5100%

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